Buying LMS

Association LMS Buyers Companion – 2019 Edition

August 7, 2019

Association LMS buyers guide 2019 - a collection of free resources from independent learning tech analyst, John Leh

August is here – and not a moment too soon! Most of us look forward to this month as an opportunity to take a break from work. These dog days of summer invite us to relax and recharge before we jump into back-to-school activities and the fall [...learn more...]

Software Demo Success: How to Present Your LMS In Its Best Light

July 31, 2019

Want your software demo to succeed? Read these tips for learning systems sales teams by and independent LMS selection consultant

If you’re a learning systems vendor, this scenario should sound familiar. Your sales team recently crafted a strong proposal in response to an LMS RFP, and the buyer has given your company a thumbs up. Congratulations! However, a full-scale [...learn more...]

How to Choose the Right LMS? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

July 16, 2019

How to choose the right LMS - Read the FAQ with independent learning systems analyst John Leh

When modern archaeologists excavated the ancient city of Pompeii from the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius, they found a shop sign that said, “Caveat emptor” (or as we say in English, “Buyer beware”). Although 2000 years have passed [...learn more...]

Is Your RFP Response On Point? Tips for Learning Systems Vendors

June 19, 2019

Learning systems vendors: How can you develop a stronger LMS RFP Response? Tips from independent learning systems consultants at Talented Learning

You’ve been scanning inbound email messages for important updates when suddenly a new subject line catches your eye: “Request for Proposal: LMS for ABC Corporation.” A qualified business opportunity is knocking at your door! You [...learn more...]

How Do You Find an LMS That Nails Extended Enterprise Learning?

May 29, 2019

How do you find an LMS for extended enterprise learning? Learn from a real-world learning platform selection case with independent analyst John Leh

No doubt about it. If employees are the only learning audience you serve, it’s easy to find an LMS that will meet your needs. For decades, corporate training programs have focused on employee compliance training and skills development. So [...learn more...]

Should You Use an Employee LMS for Extended Enterprise Learning in 2019?

May 8, 2019

Should you use your employee LMS for extended enterprise learning in 2019? Independent consultant John Leh shared his advice

Early in 2014, I set out to answer a question I constantly hear as a learning systems selection consultant: “Should we use our employee LMS to educate external audiences?” Back then, I didn’t definitively say “yes” or [...learn more...]

Innovative LMS Features: Real or Hype?

February 20, 2019

Are new LMS Features Real or Hype? See this learning innovation reality check by Independent learning tech analyst John Leh

One thing you can count on from learning systems – there’s never a lack of new LMS features to grab your attention. Have you checked out any trade show demos or marketing materials lately? Artificial intelligence, machine learning, content [...learn more...]

2019 Talented Learning Awards: Continuing Education Systems

February 13, 2019

What are the best continuing education systems for 2019? Find out who won LMS vendor awards from Talented Learning!

Last week we kicked-off the 2019 Talented Learning Awards by honoring the best learning systems in our first category – corporate extended enterprise systems. And this week the celebration continues, as we recognize excellence in our second [...learn more...]

Top Learning Systems Trends – A 2019 Extended Enterprise Market Guide

January 8, 2019

How are top learning systems trends shaping the extended enterprise market in 2019? Check this guide by independent analyst John Leh

Welcome to our 5th annual trends post! When you look at the list below you might wonder why we’re not calling this our 2019 Book of Learning Systems Trends. Well, a lot is happening in extended enterprise learning and we want to touch on all [...learn more...]

LMS Awards Just Got Better: A New Way to Celebrate Learning Systems Excellence

December 18, 2018

How can you improve LMS Awards? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh outlines a new approach

As 2018 ends, the technology awards season is kicking into full swing. So I’m not surprised when Talented Learning fans ask me when we’ll announce our annual LMS Awards. (Spoiler alert), I’m not revealing awards today but they [...learn more...]

You Just Selected a Shiny New LMS. Great! Now What?

November 29, 2018

You've just selected a shiny new LMS - How do you keep it fresh after that exciting "new" feeling fades

Remember the excitement you felt as a kid when you opened a holiday gift? Even as adults, there’s nothing quite like the joy of adding something new to our lives. But sooner or later, the thrill wears off. Most of the once-shiny objects that [...learn more...]

Does Your Business Really Need an LMS? Straight Talk with “The eLearning Coach”

October 9, 2018

Does your business REALLY need an LMS? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh talks with "The Elearning Coach" Connie Malamed

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be interviewed by one of the learning community’s most talented instructional designers and thought leaders, Connie Malamed (aka “The eLearning Coach“). The resulting podcast is titled [...learn more...]

What Factors Are Shaping the LMS Market? 2018 Learning Systems FAQ

August 29, 2018

LMS market trends 2018 - mid-year questions and answers with independent learning tech analyst John Leh

As an independent learning systems consultant, I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Last month, I published a mid-year learning technology trends update. At that time, I promised to share [...learn more...]

Software Demo Tips: What Works? Ask an LMS Selection Consultant

August 21, 2018

What's in a winning LMS demonstration? Software demo tips from independent LMS consultant John Leh

If you subscribe to this blog, or listen to our podcasts, or attend our webinars, you probably think of Talented Learning as a free source of fiercely indeperndent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our [...learn more...]

LMS Selection Roulette: Who Can You Trust?

August 17, 2017

LMS selection can seem like a gamble. But consultant John Leh says it's wise to trust a proven process

It happens at least once a week. I bump into LinkedIn posts from learning professionals who are overwhelmed by LMS challenges. Often, these posts attract dozens of responses from LMS vendors, each claiming they offer the best solution, based on [...learn more...]

LMS Review: Docebo 7

July 13, 2017

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory The Docebo LMS has come a long way since we first reviewed it in 2014. Here was my assessment at that time: Docebo is an excellent option for your first or second internal or extended enterprise LMS. It can [...learn more...]

Learning Audiences Are Not Created Equal: Employees vs. Extended Enterprise

July 5, 2017

Employee learning audiences have different needs than extended enterprise learning audiences. Analyst John Leh explains why it matters when choosing an LMS

Once upon a time, HR and learning organizations focused exclusively on training and development of corporate employees. Those days are long gone. Everything changed with the dawn of modern learning technology and other digital enterprise [...learn more...]

LMS Review: SAP Litmos

June 20, 2017

LMS Review - Litmos - Learning tech analyst John Leh looks at pros and cons of Litmos LMS

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory The SAP Litmos LMS is a modern, pure cloud-based LMS designed for small and medium organizations with straightforward learning management technology needs. Its mobile responsive design is built to support [...learn more...]

Extended Enterprise Learning Takes Center Stage

June 13, 2017

Extended enterprise learning is gaining momentum among employee-focused corporate learning professionals. Why and how is this affecting learning technology? Independent analyst John Leh explains

When we founded Talented Learning four years ago, we set out on a mission to map the world of learning management technology. Hundreds of new platforms were flooding the market and as a former long-term LMS sales executive, I knew the landscape [...learn more...]

LMS Review: Adobe Captivate Prime

June 6, 2017

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory Somehow I made it through more than 3 years and 150 LMSs without seeing or reviewing the Adobe Captivate Prime LMS. Recently, several clients asked me about it by name, so I headed to the Adobe website for a [...learn more...]

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